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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Rockhampton from $269

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — ROK
9 Jul — 16 Jul1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Rockhampton are usually found in May or February, booked 75 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Rockhampton

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (ME1) to Rockhampton (ROK). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 4 July 2025.

Round-trip from

$464

One-way from

$281

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$587
Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 1/8-3/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 9h 20m total
  • Melbourne to Rockhampton
Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 9/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 22h 35m total
  • Melbourne to Rockhampton
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($31 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Rockhampton

Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Rockhampton
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Rockhampton. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 4 July 2025.

Fri 1/806:00MEL - ROK
1 stop4h 15mVirgin Australia
Sun 3/818:15ROK - MEL
1 stop5h 05mVirgin Australia
Deal found 1/7$464
Tue 2/906:30MEL - ROK
2 stops27h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/907:05ROK - MEL
1 stop4h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/7$542
Wed 3/911:15MEL - ROK
2 stops7h 10mQantas Airways
Thu 4/917:15ROK - MEL
2 stops6h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/7$939
Wed 27/818:25MEL - ROK
2 stops26h 05mAir New Zealand
Wed 3/918:50ROK - MEL
2 stops37h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 2/7$1,595

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to Rockhampton that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 4 July 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne to Rockhampton that are best for you.

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Rockhampton

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneRockhampton

MEL - ROK

MELROK

Melbourne

Fri 26/9

07:10-12:15

1 stop5h 05m

Rockhampton

Fri 3/10

18:15-22:20

1 stop4h 05m

$458

MelbourneRockhampton

MEL - ROK

MELROK

Melbourne

Thu 24/7

06:30-19:05

2 stops12h 35m

Rockhampton

Mon 28/7

08:30-13:20

1 stop4h 50m

$520

MelbourneRockhampton

MEL - ROK

MELROK

Melbourne

Sun 3/8

06:00-18:25

2 stops12h 25m

Rockhampton

Fri 8/8

15:50-08:30

2 stops16h 40m

$937

MelbourneRockhampton

MEL - ROK

MELROK

Melbourne

Wed 9/7

09:10-07:45

1 stop22h 35m

$269

MelbourneRockhampton

MEL - ROK

MELROK

Melbourne

Wed 9/7

23:55-17:40

3 stops17h 45m

$1,274

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 1/7

Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Rockhampton

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Rockhampton from Melbourne with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne to Rockhampton

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne to Rockhampton?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to Rockhampton. Price data was last updated on 27 June 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Melbourne to Rockhampton, you should look to book at least 75 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne to Rockhampton?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Rockhampton (average of $258). Flying from Melbourne to Rockhampton in October is currently the most expensive (average of $323). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to ROK?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Rockhampton. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 4 July 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Melbourne to Rockhampton in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 34% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.

Reviews of airlines servicing Rockhampton

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Rockhampton. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Rockhampton. Reviews last updated 4 July 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Melbourne to Rockhampton, such as Emirates, Air New Zealand, andQantas Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Rockhampton from Melbourne?

    Rockhampton (ROK), located 3.1 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Melbourne to Rockhampton. 2 airlines have flights to Rockhampton from Melbourne on a regular basis. Booking flights from Melbourne to Rockhampton should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Melbourne per day.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne to Rockhampton round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Melbourne to Rockhampton round-trip from $464. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Qantas Airways, from $939, and Air New Zealand, from $1,595. You may be able to fly from Melbourne to Rockhampton for 13% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Rockhampton that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Rockhampton flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Rockhampton?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to Rockhampton.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Rockhampton?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Rockhampton by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne to Rockhampton?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Rockhampton (average of $258). Flying from Melbourne to Rockhampton in October is currently the most expensive (average of $323). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$430Average$522FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$578Average$819FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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